Power button is totally depressed and will not return to correct posit

After 6 wonderful trouble free years of operation I have a power button that is totally depressed and I tried telling it a few jokes but to no avail. I cannot power up the machine. Is there an internal reset or can the power button be repaired?

I guess when all else fails hit it with a bigger hammer..i thought that was my next course of action. NOTHING I have read on any blog or website has mentioned anything about the button being the issue or the problem. I hate to think I have to replace the entire back portion of the machine in order to replace the friggin button. Sorry just venting.....
Now to your question Symptoms=no response when depressing the power button no hums, clicking, whirring nothing..one green light displays near the memory card.

How many 6yr old electronic devices do you have that are trouble free? The normal life of a computer is 3yrs - this one really doesn't owe you anything. If there's files you need pull the HD put it in an external case and get a new iMac, transfer the files.

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To fix depressed buttons, jump out at it naked. If you're young it might come right up, if old, it'll give a good laugh. Or Take a pair of scissors to a red Solo cup and cut a sharp V piece. Look at the button and see if it is skewed off to one side and caught under the edge of the frame. Run the point around the outside of the button and see if that will set it free. Since it's now free, fill another cup, turn on the stereo, play this and dance naked for joy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKZqGJONH...

Love the video thanks for the musical laugh! No red cups on hand so tried the blue, not enough room between the frame and the button to fit the v-cut piece in, the button does not seem to be skewed under the frame. It is below the frame and when pushed on moves a bit. I'm assuming there is a spring or other type of contact below the button that is out of whack or worse I need a new power supply I need to get a smaller torc to get the frame off so I guess thats my next course of action

Pam, I've pulled apart a A1207 and removed the power button. I took pictures and will write up a guide for replacing the power on button (just for you!) Give me a little while to get it written and posted up. Meanwhile, there's a connector that plugs into the logic board and I'd like you to check that yours in in place.

I found a picture of the button in the hard drive fan removal guide. There are lots of steps in this guide that don't pertain or are unneeded to get to the power button. See the final step for the picture of the button: http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing-i...

Mayer
Thank you for the power button info. Took it apart and found out that the small plastic posts that hold the sensor next to the button were broken. The pieces were still there held in place by the adhesive tape. Thought about using locktite to repair the post but decided instead to place a small self sticking silicone bumper on the back of the speaker to stabilize and hold the button in place. Works like a charm Doing my happy dance!!!!

There are jumpers on the logic board BUT making connections while "hot" (powered) on is risky- easy to short out components. Despite the apparent cost & work IMHO replacing the power button assembly OR rear case is really the way to go.

I'll say it again: you'll probably have to find it on e-bay or from a booting, but non-working machine, you might have to replace the entire rear case. You won't be able to order a part, you'll have to find one... DIY style.

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